Fulbright/Swiss Government Open Study/Research Award

Up to 10 Fulbright/Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are available for research or a Ph.D. degree program in all disciplines, and for a first master's degree program in the Arts. The Fulbright program in Switzerland offers academic research scholarships to excellent students who have a clear research goal. Applications within the framework of a cooperative program between the candidate's home academic institution and an academic institution in Switzerland have some priority. Candidates with the intention of pursuing an academic career (i.e. doctoral candidates) will be given priority. Graduate degree enrollment will only be considered for applicants proposing to enroll in a Ph.D. program, except for students in the Arts, who may apply for a first master's degree program. All U.S.-based applicants will first apply through the Fulbright Program, and semi-finalists will be required to complete an additional application to the Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships (ESKAS). The grant period is between 9 to 12 months of full-time research or study starting in September, with the academic year divided into fall and spring semesters.